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'Delighted' Theresa opens new Screwfix store in Maidenhead

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One day you're fighting it out to be leader of the Conservative party and the next prime minster of the UK. The next you're opening a Screwfix in Maidenhead (OK, not strictly our patch but it's only just outside the M25). Politics is a funny old game isn't it?

I am delighted to visit this new Screwfix store in Maidenhead. It is always good to see the businesses bringing jobs to Maidenhead and this is another boost for the town centre.

Theresa May MP

Yep, she looks almost as delighted as she did on Thursday having secured the backing of 199 Tory party MPs in her bid to be their next leader.

Police appeal for information a year on from Harringey shooting

Mr Guzel was shot as he sat outside the bakery he owned on Lordship Lane, on 10 July 2015. Detectives will be in the area on Friday night, distributing appeal leaflets and speaking to people.

The investigation was launched after police were called to reports of several shots fired in Lordship Lane at around 17:45 on 10 July 2015. Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8345 1570 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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London mosque attacks being treated as hoax incidents

The north east counter terrorism unit has issued a statement regarding the incidents at four London mosques and the Houses of Parliament on Thursday.

Areeb Ullah and Middle East Eye

The North East Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) is coordinating an investigation into a number of reports of suspicious packages received at locations in London. The substances in these packages have been examined and confirmed to be harmless... The North East CTU initially responded to a report of a number of suspicious packages identified at a sorting office in South Yorkshire on 5 July 2016. Since that time, further packages have been received at locations in London.

Sunbather attacked by man with branch in 'unprovoked' assault in south London

The victim, in his 40s, was relaxing in Burgess Park near Camberwell when the suspect approached out of nowhere and began punching him in the head, police said. Moments later the attacker picked up a branch and used it to beat the sunbather repeatedly before walking calmly away from the scene.

London mayor promises crackdown on hate crime on tubes and buses

London mayor Sadiq Khan has promised to crackdown on hate crime on the capital's transport network after a spike in reports of racist abuse since the EU referendum.

The mayor said Londoners must "stand together" to tackle abuse on public transport.

Launching the We Stand Together campaign Mr Khan said: "I simply will not tolerate hate crimes of any form, anywhere in London. We must stand together and anyone who sees or is targeted by abusive behaviour should report it to the police immediately."

Anyone who witnesses or is the victim of a hate crime on London's transport network should report it to the police by texting 61016 from a mobile phone, calling 101, or, in an emergency, dialling 999.

The leaked letter: 'We don't have enough money to continue as we are'

"TfL faces unprecedented financial challenge and we do not have enough money to continue as we are.

"We need to make our business sustainable and transport affordable for the millions who rely on us while protecting vital investment and day-to-day services.

"We need to set ourselves up for success by ensuring our organisation, and in particular our senior manager structure, is right for the future."

It goes on: "This is examining every element of what we do to eliminate unnecessary duplication, obtain greater value from procurement, cut reliance on agency staff and cut costs across all functions."

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No injuries from mosque attacks

The Noor Ul Islam mosque in Leyton has issued a statement on its Facebook page following the incident:

On 7 July the Noor Ul Islam head office received an envelope in the post that contained white powder and offensive language. The Trust immediately contacted the police who arrived and to ensure the safety of trustees, staff and users, cordoned off the main office. Alhamdulillah there were no reports of any injuries or illnesses from those in the office. However an ambulance was onsite as a precaution. Specialist officers attended and the contents of the package were examined. They were found to be not noxious or suspicious. The incident was stood down at around 15:45. It appears that similar envelopes were received on 7 July at other locations. Police enquiries continue.

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Police investigate death of three-month-old baby

Police have launched an investigation after a three-month-old baby died in hospital following a suspected assault.

Police were called at 09:53 on 4 July, by medical staff at an east London hospital after Rifat Mohammed was admitted with critical injuries. He was later transferred to a central London hospital and was pronounced dead at 16:45 the next day.

Rifat's parents had already been charged with grievous bodily harm at the time of his death.

A post-mortem examination will be held on 11 July, at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Primrose Hill burst pipe 'under control'

Thames Water says it is getting the burst pipe in Primrose Hill under control.

We’ve now stemmed the flow of water from the burst pipe and the excess water in the road is draining away. We’re now seeing water pressures in the area improving. Our next step is to clean the silt from the road and plan how best to repair the pipe with minimum disruption. We’re sorry to everyone who has been affected this morning.

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Police appeal for information about missing Ealing teen

Met Police

Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager from Ealing.

Heba Desouky, 15, was last seen at 15:15 on 7 July in Exhibition Road, Kensington.

Heba is of Egyptian origin around 5ft 5ins with black hair which is half shaved on the left side and curly on the other side. She was wearing a black jacket, a black and grey top, shinny black leggings and black trainers.

Anyone with information of her whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency line on 101.

MPs call on Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to act over Heathrow Airport expansion

A group of eight Conservative MPs around Gatwick challenged Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to “act swiftly” and claimed that blocking expansion of the UK’s premier airport would be “a betrayal of the Conservative vision for Britain”.

Their intervention spotlighted a gap between the two candidates over how to tackle the aviation capacity crisis that business leaders say is throttling growth in London and the South East.

On the roads: Fuel spill causes congestion on M1

On the M1 the southbound inside lane and slip road exit at junction 8 at Hemel Hempstead are closed for resurfacing works following a fuel spill on Thursday. Traffic is slow for 12 miles back to junction 11 at Luton.

Northbound on the M1 the slip road exit is partially blocked with traffic queueing because of an accident involving four vehicles involved at junction 10 for Luton Airport. Traffic is congested down to Redbourn at junction 9.